The Arc of California
@thearcca.bsky.social
Since 1950, The Arc of California has been promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
In a major victory for California’s disability community, Governor Newsom signed AB 341 into law. This landmark legislation, by Asm Dr. Joaquin Arambula, is a major step toward transforming how people with developmental disabilities receive dental care.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In a major victory for California’s disability community, Governor Newsom signed AB 341 into law. This landmark legislation, by Asm Dr. Joaquin Arambula, is a major step toward transforming how people with developmental disabilities receive dental care.
Read the statement tinyurl.com/5669pnua
Read the statement tinyurl.com/5669pnua
The Arc of the United States has released an update on what the disability community should know about the Government shutdown: tinyurl.com/5n8khwbs
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
October 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Arc of the United States has released an update on what the disability community should know about the Government shutdown: tinyurl.com/5n8khwbs
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
California will have a special election on Tuesday, November 4, and 2025. We want to ensure the disability community is getting out the vote. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 20th. Learn more about Prop 50 & accessible voting: tinyurl.com/bdd49jpr #CASpecialElection
The Power of the Disability Vote in California’s November 4 Special Election
People with disabilities make up one of the largest voting blocs in California — and when we vote, we shape the future. Every election matters, and the upcoming Statewide Special Election on November ...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
California will have a special election on Tuesday, November 4, and 2025. We want to ensure the disability community is getting out the vote. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 20th. Learn more about Prop 50 & accessible voting: tinyurl.com/bdd49jpr #CASpecialElection
More than 800 members of California’s disability community shared their voices through The Arc of California’s Community Impact Survey. The results shine a light on the urgent challenges families face—and the priorities in the year ahead.
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
September 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
More than 800 members of California’s disability community shared their voices through The Arc of California’s Community Impact Survey. The results shine a light on the urgent challenges families face—and the priorities in the year ahead.
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
We are excited to announce the 1st Annual California Disability Caregivers Conference on October 7, 8, & 9 from 9 AM to 1 PM each day. It's a FREE virtual conference with informative sessions each day by caregiving experts. Learn more at www.caringfutures.org/conference #caregiversconference
September 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
We are excited to announce the 1st Annual California Disability Caregivers Conference on October 7, 8, & 9 from 9 AM to 1 PM each day. It's a FREE virtual conference with informative sessions each day by caregiving experts. Learn more at www.caringfutures.org/conference #caregiversconference
"And as I say to you my friends, let freedom ring!" Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day of freedom & remembrance. The Black & disability communities share a long history of fighting discrimination & demanding justice. We reaffirm our commitment to equity for all. #blackhistory
June 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"And as I say to you my friends, let freedom ring!" Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day of freedom & remembrance. The Black & disability communities share a long history of fighting discrimination & demanding justice. We reaffirm our commitment to equity for all. #blackhistory
Parents Cathy & Jim Gott share their powerful story of raising 2 sons with autism—and the terrifying threat of cuts to disability services. “Do the right thing. Period.” Watch the full interview: youtu.be/rx7IoK0Ks4M?... @calmatters.org @governor.ca.gov #keepthepromise #thelantermanact #savemedicaid
The Gott Family Speaks Out on Federal and State Threats to Disability Services
YouTube video by The Arc of California
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June 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Parents Cathy & Jim Gott share their powerful story of raising 2 sons with autism—and the terrifying threat of cuts to disability services. “Do the right thing. Period.” Watch the full interview: youtu.be/rx7IoK0Ks4M?... @calmatters.org @governor.ca.gov #keepthepromise #thelantermanact #savemedicaid
"We are all very scared about losing our services and we are scared about our lives, said Jenelle Copenhaver, who joined Gus & Dina in a recorded video message to Congress "Please don't cut our services. I hope you will make good decisions to keep us safe and healthy." Watch: tinyurl.com/2x3b5udm
People with Disabilities Fear Losing Their Medicaid and Medi-Cal Funding
YouTube video by The Arc of California
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June 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"We are all very scared about losing our services and we are scared about our lives, said Jenelle Copenhaver, who joined Gus & Dina in a recorded video message to Congress "Please don't cut our services. I hope you will make good decisions to keep us safe and healthy." Watch: tinyurl.com/2x3b5udm
This week, @elarcdecalifornia.bsky.social coalition responds to Governor Newsom's May Revise state budget, which targets the lifeline of services for immigrants with disabilities and their families with unsatisfactory citizenship status.
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
May 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This week, @elarcdecalifornia.bsky.social coalition responds to Governor Newsom's May Revise state budget, which targets the lifeline of services for immigrants with disabilities and their families with unsatisfactory citizenship status.
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
📣The time is NOW to urge our state Senators and Assembly Members to reject Governor Newsom's proposed funding cuts to vital services for Californians with disabilities & their families! Individuals with disabilities deserve to live full, equitable lives! ➡️ACT NOW: p2a.co/VZE0alr
#KeepThePromise
#KeepThePromise
May 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
📣The time is NOW to urge our state Senators and Assembly Members to reject Governor Newsom's proposed funding cuts to vital services for Californians with disabilities & their families! Individuals with disabilities deserve to live full, equitable lives! ➡️ACT NOW: p2a.co/VZE0alr
#KeepThePromise
#KeepThePromise
Grab your posters & head to the California State Capitol on May 22 to join dozens of disability advocacy organizations from across the state for this HISTORIC event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For a full agenda, list of presenters, visit thelantermancoalition.org/rally #keepthepromise
May 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Grab your posters & head to the California State Capitol on May 22 to join dozens of disability advocacy organizations from across the state for this HISTORIC event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For a full agenda, list of presenters, visit thelantermancoalition.org/rally #keepthepromise
Big News! The power of the disability community’s advocacy. “The case remains a significant threat to the rights of people with disabilities, as the 17 states continue to challenge the updated Section 504 ...” said Shira Wakschlag, general counsel at @thearcus.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ye89nen9
States Drop Effort To Overturn Section 504, But Continue To Challenge Disability Protections
Seventeen states are no longer seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, but advocates say threats remain.
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May 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Big News! The power of the disability community’s advocacy. “The case remains a significant threat to the rights of people with disabilities, as the 17 states continue to challenge the updated Section 504 ...” said Shira Wakschlag, general counsel at @thearcus.bsky.social tinyurl.com/ye89nen9
We just released our initial response to Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revise budget. In a nutshell, California faces cuts to disability services in the Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Plan amid federal Medicaid threats. Read the full response and find out how you can join the fight!! conta.cc/3YK03nQ
May 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
We just released our initial response to Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revise budget. In a nutshell, California faces cuts to disability services in the Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Plan amid federal Medicaid threats. Read the full response and find out how you can join the fight!! conta.cc/3YK03nQ
SAVE THE DATE!! Join disability organizations from across California on Thursday, May 22, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (PST) at the California State Capitol in Sacramento for a historic Keep the Promise Rally! PLEASE SHARE! LEARN MORE: rally.thelantermancoalition.org #KeepThePromise #ProtectMedicaid
May 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
SAVE THE DATE!! Join disability organizations from across California on Thursday, May 22, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (PST) at the California State Capitol in Sacramento for a historic Keep the Promise Rally! PLEASE SHARE! LEARN MORE: rally.thelantermancoalition.org #KeepThePromise #ProtectMedicaid
Pat Hornbecker, President of our Board, wrote a meaningful Mother's Day message reflecting on the beautiful journey of motherhood, and the resilience of women who shape our lives. Dive into her heartfelt personal story of love, growth, and community. 💖 tinyurl.com/6mk6zzhv Happy Mother's Day! 💐
The Evolution of Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
Grandmother is a label I have come to cherish because of the children—some now adults—and their parents, who have included me in their families’ lives so intimately and with such love that I feel I tr...
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May 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Pat Hornbecker, President of our Board, wrote a meaningful Mother's Day message reflecting on the beautiful journey of motherhood, and the resilience of women who shape our lives. Dive into her heartfelt personal story of love, growth, and community. 💖 tinyurl.com/6mk6zzhv Happy Mother's Day! 💐
Today, Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director of The Arc of CA stopped by the office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen to present her with the Disability Community Champion Award. Nguyen is a passionate advocate for People w/ developmental disabilities and their families. TY! #disabilityadvocate
May 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Today, Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director of The Arc of CA stopped by the office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen to present her with the Disability Community Champion Award. Nguyen is a passionate advocate for People w/ developmental disabilities and their families. TY! #disabilityadvocate
An update on the lawsuit against Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 known as Texas v. Kennedy (formerly Texas v. Becerra) being fought in court and @thearcus.bsky.social is heavily involved in the advocacy to protect section 504. #SaveSection504
Read full story: tinyurl.com/35pm9rpu
Read full story: tinyurl.com/35pm9rpu
Update On Legal Battle Attacking Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal funding.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
An update on the lawsuit against Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 known as Texas v. Kennedy (formerly Texas v. Becerra) being fought in court and @thearcus.bsky.social is heavily involved in the advocacy to protect section 504. #SaveSection504
Read full story: tinyurl.com/35pm9rpu
Read full story: tinyurl.com/35pm9rpu
The Master Plan for Developmental Services lead by @calhhs.bsky.social has been finalized and made public. This is the culmination of a collaborative effort among 36 stakeholders representing the disability community in California over the past year. Read more: tinyurl.com/fmjhvtuy #masterplanforIDD
April 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Master Plan for Developmental Services lead by @calhhs.bsky.social has been finalized and made public. This is the culmination of a collaborative effort among 36 stakeholders representing the disability community in California over the past year. Read more: tinyurl.com/fmjhvtuy #masterplanforIDD
Congrats to newly elected officers of The Arc of California Board of Directors! In April the Board of Directors elected its President & other 3 officers to serve as leaders of the organization: Pat Hornbecker, Grace Huerta, Felisa Strickland, Ray Hampson. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/45vfj4jr
April 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Congrats to newly elected officers of The Arc of California Board of Directors! In April the Board of Directors elected its President & other 3 officers to serve as leaders of the organization: Pat Hornbecker, Grace Huerta, Felisa Strickland, Ray Hampson. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/45vfj4jr
We are alarmed by recent rhetoric by the Secretary of the HHS, Robert Kennedy Jr., who publicly described autism as a “chronic disease,” or “epidemic,” & said people with autism will “never hold a job, write a poem, or go on a date.” Such language fosters stigma. Read statement: tinyurl.com/3ttdzf7a
April 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We are alarmed by recent rhetoric by the Secretary of the HHS, Robert Kennedy Jr., who publicly described autism as a “chronic disease,” or “epidemic,” & said people with autism will “never hold a job, write a poem, or go on a date.” Such language fosters stigma. Read statement: tinyurl.com/3ttdzf7a
Join today's free Caring Conversation webinar with disability rights activist Pat Hornbecker at 10 AM (PST). Pat is not only the parent of an adult son with disabilities, but she is also the President of The Arc of California Board of Directors. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4uynbng
April 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join today's free Caring Conversation webinar with disability rights activist Pat Hornbecker at 10 AM (PST). Pat is not only the parent of an adult son with disabilities, but she is also the President of The Arc of California Board of Directors. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4uynbng
📣Medicaid-funded supports that millions of Californians with disabilities rely on are being threatened. Massive cuts to #Medicaid are being proposed in Congress. Join rallies across the state for Disability Week of Action from 4/21-4/25 📢 PLEASE SHARE! Learn more: tinyurl.com/hyxbs2z5
#SaveMedicaid
#SaveMedicaid
April 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📣Medicaid-funded supports that millions of Californians with disabilities rely on are being threatened. Massive cuts to #Medicaid are being proposed in Congress. Join rallies across the state for Disability Week of Action from 4/21-4/25 📢 PLEASE SHARE! Learn more: tinyurl.com/hyxbs2z5
#SaveMedicaid
#SaveMedicaid
⏰ LAST WEEK to register for California's biggest advocacy event for the disability community on APRIL 2 from 9 AM-4 PM in Sacramento, CA. 📣 We need the entire community to join forces & rally against ANY federal or state funding cuts to essential services. Register by 3/25 at discoatthecapitol.org.
March 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
⏰ LAST WEEK to register for California's biggest advocacy event for the disability community on APRIL 2 from 9 AM-4 PM in Sacramento, CA. 📣 We need the entire community to join forces & rally against ANY federal or state funding cuts to essential services. Register by 3/25 at discoatthecapitol.org.
The Simon Family, who live in democratic Congressman Mike Thompson's district, shares their concerns about the looming threat of Medicaid cuts in the upcoming U.S. budget plan & how it will affect their two adult sons with Down syndrome. Share your story: tinyurl.com/mrymypww tinyurl.com/4ncamhdw
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Simon Family Story
At The Arc of California, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, respect, and the supports they need to thrive in their community. The Simon family of Sebastopol exempl...
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March 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Simon Family, who live in democratic Congressman Mike Thompson's district, shares their concerns about the looming threat of Medicaid cuts in the upcoming U.S. budget plan & how it will affect their two adult sons with Down syndrome. Share your story: tinyurl.com/mrymypww tinyurl.com/4ncamhdw
We are thrilled to unveil our lineup of guest speakers for “DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference,” on April 1 and 2, 2025 in Sacramento, CA! 📲GET TICKETS AT discoatthecapitol.org
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
March 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We are thrilled to unveil our lineup of guest speakers for “DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference,” on April 1 and 2, 2025 in Sacramento, CA! 📲GET TICKETS AT discoatthecapitol.org
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
#DisCoAtTheCapitol